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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Indian Beverages » Herbal Saffron Tea

    Published: Oct 18, 2018 | Last Updated On: Jun 5, 2020 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Herbal Saffron Tea

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    Saffron Tea is a mood lifting, refreshing beverage full of anti-depressants. All you need is hot water, saffron threads, honey and a few spices to make a cup of saffron tea. Here's how to make Tea with saffron today! #Saffron #Recipe #Beverage #Drink

    Saffron Tea is a mood-lifting, refreshing herbal beverage full of anti-depressants. All you need is hot water, saffron threads, sugar, and a few spices to make a cup of saffron tea. Here’s how to make tea with saffron!

    saffron Tea served in a cup.

    Saffron is one of the moderately expensive spices. It is obtained from crocus sativus linné.

    Moreover, it is very popular in Indian cuisine. It also protects the body.

    Love Kesar Milk, Kesar Chandan Sharbat?

    Then you would surely love this soothing Kesar Chai as well, people! Saffron Tea is a power-packed, saffron loaded concoction.

    This tea is similar to Kashmiri Kahwa. However, unlike Zafrani Chai made from milk, this one is water-based.

    But, it is equally rejuvenating when made from quality saffron.

    Most importantly, taste-wise, this Kesar Tea is just perfect. Sweet, slightly spicy and invigorating at the same time.

    Also, as it is water-based, your calories remain in check when you are consuming saffron beverage like this one.

    Close up shot of tea with saffron.

    The health benefits of this tea are uncountable.  Saffron is the “sunshine” spice.

    It means that it lifts up your mood. Hence, it is a cure for depression. Your blood pressure remains in check with this tea.

    Plus, it also fights heart disease. Moreover, it also enhances our memory and prevents cancer.

    Lastly, making it is very quick and easy. Therefore, you can make it any day at any time.

    And, it perfectly fits on your tea party menu or a BFF brunch meet-up as well.

    Furthermore, you may also serve saffron tea with milk and give it a Persian or Moroccan touch.

    If not, then even as it is, you would be blown away after sipping it once!

    Did I tell you that it can also be served chilled?

    Finally, turn this summer all the more saffron-ish with this one of its kind tea using my quick recipe! Note it down, then?

    Where to buy saffron from?

    Saffron is a very expensive ingredient and hence more prone to adulteration.

    So you must make sure to buy saffron from a trusted source only. I generally order this brand of saffron for my use.

    If you say in the US, you can order from here.

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    Step by Step Recipe

    Heat water in a pan and bring it to boil.

    Water heating in a pan.

    Once the water starts to boil, add sugar, saffron, cinnamon, ginger, lemon wedges and mint leaves in the pan.

    Cinnamon and saffron added in water.

    Mint and lemon added in the pan.

    Let the tea simmer for 5-7 minutes. Strain the tea and serve hot.

    Strain the tea.

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    Saffron Tea is a mood lifting, refreshing beverage full of anti-depressants. All you need is hot water, saffron threads, honey and a few spices to make a cup of saffron tea. Here's how to make Tea with saffron today!

    Saffron Tea Recipe

    It is a mood lifting, refreshing beverage full of anti-depressants. All you need is hot water, saffron threads, honey and a few spices to make a cup of tea with saffron.
    4.12 from 43 votes
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    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: Continental
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 31kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • ½ litre Water
    • 1 tablespoon Sugar
    • .25 g Saffron
    • 1 stick Cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon Ginger (Grated)
    • 2-3 Lemon Wedges
    • 10-12 Mint Leaves
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    Instructions

    • Heat water in a pan and bring it to boil.
    • Once the water starts to boil, add sugar, saffron, cinnamon, ginger, lemon wedges and mint leaves in the pan.
    • Let the tea simmer for 5-7 minutes.
    • Strain the tea and serve hot.

    Notes

    Buy saffron from a trusted source.
    You can drink this tea chilled as well.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 29.5mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    1. joann

      April 24, 2020 at 12:38 pm

      how do you measure .25 grams of saffron

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        April 25, 2020 at 3:42 am

        Hi Joann, you can use a pinch.

        Reply
      • زعفرانیک

        June 23, 2020 at 1:43 pm

        Saffron is not just the most expensive spices in the world — it’s also one of the most remarkable. The intensely earthy, aromatic and floral aroma of honey is truly one of a kind, and adds an elegant golden hue to any dish..zafaranic

        Reply
        • Neha Mathur

          June 26, 2020 at 3:45 pm

          True!

          Reply
    2. Ramya

      July 02, 2020 at 9:51 pm

      Garmi mai use kar sakta hai

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        July 04, 2020 at 2:10 am

        Avoid if it’s too hot.

        Reply
    3. genevieve

      April 19, 2022 at 7:51 pm

      Can I serve iced ?

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        April 20, 2022 at 8:43 am

        Yes, sure. Fill a tall glass with ice and pour the tea over ice.

        Reply

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